The Federal and State Constitutions, Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the State, Territories, and Colonies Now Or Heretofore Forming the United States of America, Volume 3Francis Newton Thorpe U.S. Government Printing Office, 1909 - Charters |
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Page 1261
... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Compiled and Edited under the Act of Congress of June 30 , 1906 By FRANCIS NEWTON THORPE ... United States , 1765-1895 ; A ( State ) Constitutional History of the American People , 1776-1850 ; A Short ...
... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Compiled and Edited under the Act of Congress of June 30 , 1906 By FRANCIS NEWTON THORPE ... United States , 1765-1895 ; A ( State ) Constitutional History of the American People , 1776-1850 ; A Short ...
Page 1263
... United States of America in Congress assembled , That the ter- ritory of the United States south of the river Ohio , for the purposes of temporary government , shall be one district ; the inhabitants of which shall enjoy all the ...
... United States of America in Congress assembled , That the ter- ritory of the United States south of the river Ohio , for the purposes of temporary government , shall be one district ; the inhabitants of which shall enjoy all the ...
Page 1264
... United States of America in Congress assembled , and it is hereby enacted and declared , That the Congress doth consent that the said district of Kentucky , within the jurisdiction of the common- wealth of Virginia , and according to ...
... United States of America in Congress assembled , and it is hereby enacted and declared , That the Congress doth consent that the said district of Kentucky , within the jurisdiction of the common- wealth of Virginia , and according to ...
Page 1268
... United States , or of this State . 5. No member of Congress , or person holding any office under the United States , or this State , shall exercise the office of governor . 6. The governor shall , at stated times , receive for his ...
... United States , or of this State . 5. No member of Congress , or person holding any office under the United States , or this State , shall exercise the office of governor . 6. The governor shall , at stated times , receive for his ...
Page 1281
... United States , and have been an inhabitant of this State at least six years next preceding his election . SEC . 5. He shall commence the execution of his office on the fourth Tuesday succeeding the day of the commencement of the ...
... United States , and have been an inhabitant of this State at least six years next preceding his election . SEC . 5. He shall commence the execution of his office on the fourth Tuesday succeeding the day of the commencement of the ...
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Page 1909 - The- body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals: it is a social compact, by which the whole people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Page 1861 - ... covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 1909 - ALL men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights ; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property ; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Page 1861 - Faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Page 1740 - The credit of the State shall not in any manner be given, or loaned to, or in aid of any individual, association or corporation...
Page 1653 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence ; and, in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts, under the direction of the court, as in other cases.
Page 1318 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Page 1274 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.